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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

L23 PODMOT history

L23 POD is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2023.

L23 POD red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2024
Mileage
127,243 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 POD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 POD was last recorded at 127,243 miles on 3 Jun 2023, 4,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,242 miles · 27 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,001 miles
Average per year
4,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,243 miles
  • 2022 – 123,242 miles
  • 2021 – 122,509 miles
  • 2020 – 120,902 miles
  • 2019 – 119,062 miles
  • 2018 – 117,146 miles
  • 2017 – 114,352 miles
  • 2016 – 109,911 miles
  • 2015 – 106,103 miles
  • 2014 – 100,169 miles
  • 2013 – 94,523 miles
  • 2012 – 88,968 miles
  • 2011 – 82,582 miles
  • 2010 – 77,719 miles
  • 2009 – 72,982 miles
  • 2008 – 66,034 miles
  • 2007 – 59,229 miles
  • 2006 – 52,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,243 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, upper bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play detected in rack, visible play detected at each side of rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,243 miles
    Test number
    456644407475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,243 miles (+4,001)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,243 miles
    Test number
    824684354835
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass123,242 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    133131417804
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play detected in rack, visible play detected at each side of rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail123,242 miles (+733)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    813766799253
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play detected in rack, visible play detected at each side of rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass122,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    245705954221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail122,507 miles (+1,605)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,507 miles
    Test number
    188162897929
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass120,902 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,902 miles
    Test number
    209835094150
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play present from offside and nearside front steering rack arms

  8. Fail120,902 miles (+1,840)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,902 miles
    Test number
    717698309534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking injector leak off (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play present from offside and nearside front steering rack arms

  9. Pass119,062 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,062 miles
    Test number
    955321129890
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront crash bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail119,062 miles (+1,916)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,062 miles
    Test number
    813776749620
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront crash bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass117,146 miles (+2,794)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,146 miles
    Test number
    545140044797
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded, mainly inner
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass114,352 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,352 miles
    Test number
    268050058633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,343 miles (+4,432)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,343 miles
    Test number
    975609643357
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  14. Pass109,911 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,911 miles
    Test number
    209347078556
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner steering knuckles have a bit of movement
    • AdvisoryDrivers washer not hitting the screen
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates faded
    • AdvisoryFront sills are lightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s centre sill on the inner edge is corroded

  15. Fail109,911 miles (+3,808)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,911 miles
    Test number
    831370754369
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner steering knuckles have a bit of movement
    • AdvisoryDrivers washer not hitting the screen
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates faded
    • AdvisoryFront sills are lightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s centre sill on the inner edge is corroded

  16. Fail106,103 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,103 miles
    Test number
    218948435482
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass106,103 miles (+5,934)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,103 miles
    Test number
    719418535106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,169 miles (+5,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,169 miles
    Test number
    225813954148
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass94,523 miles (+5,555)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,523 miles
    Test number
    205146653127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdv engine noise [internal]

  20. Pass88,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,968 miles
    Test number
    698893862180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,968 miles (+6,386)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,968 miles
    Test number
    975303762154
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass82,582 miles (+4,863)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    197162551193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine rattle / noise when footbrake applied
    • NoteO/s/f outer c/v boot perishing

  23. Pass77,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,719 miles
    Test number
    124338150120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,719 miles (+4,737)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,719 miles
    Test number
    984648250167
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteLipping to front brake discs

  25. Fail72,982 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,982 miles
    Test number
    151141269127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition

  26. Pass72,982 miles (+6,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,982 miles
    Test number
    461871169148
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition

  27. Pass66,034 miles (+6,805)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,034 miles
    Test number
    262432268139
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition
    • NoteN s washer blocked

  28. Pass59,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,229 miles
    Test number
    603442467149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,229 miles (+6,836)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,229 miles
    Test number
    531062767119
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/ rack end
    • NoteUnable to see front underbody due to cover

  30. Pass52,393 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,393 miles
    Test number
    321390266143
    • NoteDownpipe heat shield rattle
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteUnable to fully check front underbody due to covers

Questions about L23 POD

Does L23 POD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 POD expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 POD?
The MOT on L23 POD expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 POD done?
L23 POD was recorded at 127,243 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2023, an average of 4,407 miles a year.
Has L23 POD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 POD has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 POD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L23 POD find?
L23 POD passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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